If a sandwich contains 16 ounces total with 4 ounces of bell peppers, what is the proportion of bell peppers?

To find the proportion of bell peppers in the sandwich, you need to compare the amount of bell peppers to the total amount of the sandwich. The sandwich contains 16 ounces in total, and specifically, there are 4 ounces of bell peppers.

To calculate the proportion, you divide the amount of bell peppers (4 ounces) by the total amount of the sandwich (16 ounces):

Proportion = Amount of Bell Peppers / Total Amount = 4 ounces / 16 ounces.

When you simplify this fraction, it becomes 1/4. To express this as a percentage, multiply by 100, which gives you 25%.

Thus, the proportion of bell peppers in the sandwich is 1/4 or 25%, confirming that this choice is the correct answer.